SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 6

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join the citizens of San Antonio in honoring the life, struggles, and great accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., one of the nation's greatest civil rights leaders, on the occasion of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day commemorative wreath-laying ceremony taking place January 18, 2015; and

WHEREAS, The ceremony is being held in San Antonio's King Plaza, at the intersection of North New Braunfels Street and East Houston Street; during this event, citizens of all races and religions come together and lay wreaths in front of the statue of Dr. King to celebrate his legacy; and

WHEREAS, Dr. King dedicated his life to achieving nonviolent social change; he maintained that it is far better to love than to hate, that one should seek justice rather than revenge, and that one should refrain from acts of violence against any person, group, race, or religion; and

WHEREAS, The San Antonio Martin Luther King Jr. Commission and other organizations holding commemorative functions have worked hard to uphold the memory of Dr. King; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby commend the citizens of San Antonio on their commitment to the principles of justice and equality for all and join them in commemorating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at a wreath-laying ceremony in San Antonio's King Plaza; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the City of San Antonio in honor of this special day.

Campbell

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 15, 2015.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate